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Mr. and Mrs. Knowles, both employed by the Postex Mill, discuss the mill and its operation. Note: A statement is made at the beginning of the tape that Side 1 of the original tape was lost. The above was Side 2 of the original tape.  

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Mr. and Mrs. Claude Knowles

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' August 15, 1972

'''Location:''' Post, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Jeff Townsend 

'''Length:''' 15 minutes


==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Postex Mill described, 
Cites reasons for lack of dye plant, 
Takeover of the mill by Burlington, 
Resulted in changes in operation, 
Former employees of the mill discussed, 
Notes changes made at the mill (1956), 
Mrs. Knowles’ employment at the mill, 
Mentions erratic employment of farmers at the mill, 
Labor union at the mill, 
Changes in employment practices explained, 
Caused some resentment.
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'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Blank
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'''Range Dates:''' ?-1972

'''Bulk Dates:''' ?-1956


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